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Paella party catering in Skeete, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Skeete and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Skeete events
How our paella party catering works in Skeete
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Skeete, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hosting a paella party in Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Skeete will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Skeete to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skeete, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT18. If your venue is just outside Skeete, we also cover Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Skeete include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in Skeete
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near Skeete include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.2 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Skeete is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Skeete
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Skeete from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you cover Skeete?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Skeete. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Skeete hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also in Skeete
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff